David Lockeretz is a writer, photographer, musician - and most of all a hiker - based in Long Beach, CA. His blog, www.nobodyhikesinla.com, is read by hundreds of Southern California residents daily, and has inspired many to get out into nature. His photographs from his hikes can be found on www.shutterstock.com, www.bigstockphoto.com and many other sites. He also plays bass for the South Bay Blues Authority rock band and is an active music teacher, and the founder of www.findmymusicteacher.com.